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TIL: Building llamafiles from Llama 3.2 GGUFs

Llamafiles are these cool little files that have llama.cpp and model weights embedded, and can run on Mac/Linux/Windows. Cool, let’s make some!

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Decoupling time spent from value provided as a software developer

As software developers, we are uniquely positioned to create something and give it a life of its own, and then barely having to support it anymore. We can sit in our living rooms in our fancy fluffy pink loungewear (what, you don’t have that?!) and create products that touch and empower thousands of people. So why are so many of us content to clock in and sell our time, 19th century factory style?

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TIL: HTTP middleware for custom Go module paths

I want to have my Go modules under my own domain, so instead of importing github.com/maragudk/example, I can import maragu.dev/example. Turns out it’s pretty easy.

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Product experiment #1: MyFavPeople

It’s time for the first product! I want to build a web app to help you remember your friends’ birthdays and their kids’ names. Basically, a simple CRM for your personal life. I call it MyFavPeople.

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TIL: Quantize and use Llama 3.1 with llama.cpp on a Mac

Learn how to download, quantize, and use Llama 3.1 with llama.cpp on a Mac. With word explanations!

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My super secret spaghetti business plan

I’m going to let you in on a secret, if you promise to not tell anyone. It’s about making money and involves spaghetti. Are you ready?

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Go is my hammer, and everything is a nail

Always choose the right tool for the job? Nah. I use Go basically everywhere, which either makes me insightful or stupid. Decide for yourself! :D

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